Rainer Schultheis
Founder
SM
Saphenus Medical Technology
Saphenus Medical Technology manufactures the SURALIS Conversion Kit, a sensory feedback system that transforms prosthetic legs into feeling prostheses by using a flexible sensor sock, a wireless transmitter, and a vibrational actuator. This technology enables users to perceive ground surfaces and walking patterns, enhancing gait stability and reducing phantom pain for amputees.
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- Healthcare Technology
- Medical Devices
Updated 7 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
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Problem
Lower-limb amputees often lack sensory feedback from their prosthetic legs, leading to reduced gait stability, increased risk of falls, and persistent phantom limb pain. The absence of tactile information makes it difficult to perceive ground surfaces and walking patterns, hindering confidence and social participation.
Solution
Saphenus Medical Technology offers the SURALIS Conversion Kit, a sensory feedback system designed to restore sensation in prosthetic legs. The system uses a flexible sensor sock integrated into the prosthetic foot to detect ground contact and gait dynamics. These signals are wirelessly transmitted to an actuator unit worn on the residual limb, which delivers corresponding tactile information via patterned vibrations. This real-time sensory feedback enables users to perceive the prosthetic foot's movement and interaction with the ground, improving balance, reducing reliance on visual monitoring, and alleviating phantom limb pain.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes lower-limb amputees seeking improved gait stability, reduced phantom limb pain, and a more natural prosthetic experience, as well as prosthetists and O&P clinics looking to enhance their service offerings.
Features
- Flexible sensor sock with five durable sensors that conform to any prosthetic foot, detecting ground contact and gait patterns
- Wireless transmitter with ultra-low-power connectivity for real-time signal transmission to the actuator
- Actuator unit that converts sensor data into distinct vibration patterns, providing intuitive feedback on the residual limb
- Improved gait stability and reduced risk of falls due to enhanced sensory awareness
- Reduction in phantom limb pain through restoration of natural sensory pathways
- Compatibility with both above-knee and below-knee prostheses
- 30-day risk-free trial period